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The Leadership Illusion That's Costing You Talent with Dr. Tajiri Brackens
Episode 12420th May 2025 • Lead at the Top of Your Game • Karan Ferrell-Rhodes and Shockingly Different Leadership
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WHAT TO LISTEN FOR:

Meet Dr. Tajiri Brackens, a renowned leadership strategist and founder of Heritage Leadership Consulting!

In this conversation, Dr. Tajiri introduces the Oz Experience, a leadership program inspired by the movie The Wiz, using its characters to illustrate teamwork and leadership lessons. She emphasizes authenticity, trust, and the importance of energy in leadership while cautioning against “wicked leadership” that undermines trust. Dr. Tajiri shares creative tools for understanding team dynamics and highlights the importance of valuing employees to boost engagement, foster belonging, and improve retention in today’s workplace.

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FEATURED TIMESTAMPS:

[03:15] Life Outside of Work

[05:26] Professional Journey

[12:20] Signature Segment: Dr. Tajiri’s entry into the LATTOYG Playbook: The Oz Experience and Leadership Lessons

[20:04] Building Trust and Relationships in Leadership

[22:11] Employee Engagement and Retention Strategies

[27:07] Signature Segment: Dr. Tajiri’s LATTOYG Tactic of Choice: Leading with Intrapreneurship

[30:03] Connect with Dr. Tajiri

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR YOU:

Overview:  Our Signature Leadership Development Experience: http://bit.ly/DevelopYourGame

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